College of Aeronautics & Engineering

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Kent State University has received a significant grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create an initiative to bolster the workforce for aircraft pilots and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators in Northeast Ohio.

airplanes at sunset

Jason Lorenzon, J.D., assistant professor of aeronautics, recently joined the “Ray Horner Morning Show” on WAKR to talk about current pilot shortages and how air travelers can prepare for the busy holiday travel season.

SkyHack 2023, held Nov.3-5, awards students more than $9,000 in prizes.

SkyHack awards students more than $9,000 in prizes at the competition held Nov. 3-5, 2023, in the Design Innovation Hub.

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Fall Colors From Michael Gershe During Student Flight 2023

Michael Gershe had a unique vantage point to capture Northeast Ohio's peak colors coming to life across the Kent Campus. He shared these great shots with Kent State Today.

Girls in Aviation Day

Kent State University student group Women in Aviation served as hosts for Girls in Aviation Day at the Kent State Airport. The young participants had the chance to fly drones, try out a flight simulator and do a pre-flight check inside a real plane.

Evan Vazquez with an aircraft at the Kent State University Airport

A positive outlook and a love of flying keep this student pilot soaring toward his career goals. 

Kent State University plane in flight.

Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering opened a new building expansion this fall after a record-breaking enrollment year for the flight school. WFMJ recently produced two segments about the school's record enrollment and what it means for the industry.

The Henry and Louise Timken Atrium in the CAE Expansion.

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is growing and its building's new, state-of-the-art expansion is welcoming students for Fall Semester classes.

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Students walking to class on Science Corridor, Fall 2023.

Classes for Fall Semester 2023 at Kent State began on Monday.

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Kent State Alumna Capt. Stephanie Johnson

As the first Black woman to graduate from Kent State University’s flight program in 1991, Capt. Stephanie Johnson knows what it takes to aim high for a dream and reach it. Now, she wants other young students from diverse backgrounds to be able to envision and achieve their biggest dreams as well.